Hello. just found my dog, 3.5 year old black lab retriever licking this scab looking thing on his right hind leg area near his dogparts. it feels firm to the touch, and he didn't wince or whine about me inspecting the area. I did have to hold him down to get the pics. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 6 months old | 94 lbs

Thank you for contacting Pet Coach with your question about Chief. I'd put an Ecollar on him to keep him from licking the scab, which will make it worse. You can make one at home, and I will put a link below on how to do that. Keep an eye on the scab, and if it doesn't heal over the next couple of days, gets bigger, and/or appears to bother him, then I would take him into the vet. Best of luck, I hope this helps! http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html

Ouch, poor pup. I would gently clean hi's wound with warm water and antiseptic soap. To keep him from licking at it, you can put an Ecollar on him. You can get one at a pet store or make one at home. Keep the wound clean and dry, and monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and he will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it.

It looks deep enough it might need stitches. I would let your vet check it to start antibiotics for an infection and see if it is too late for sutures. In the meantime you can clean it with mild soap and water and apply neosporin to keep it clean. Try to not let him lick the area. You may have to get a e collar from a pet store for this